Case Decisions and Policy Advisory Opinions
The Oversight Board reviews Meta’s content decisions to see if the company acted in line with its own policies, values and human rights commitments. The Board can choose to overturn or uphold Meta’s decision.
Case Decisions
All three types result in binding decisions that Meta must implement.
Standard
In-depth review of Meta’s decision to remove or allow a post, which includes recommendations.
Summary
Analysis of Meta’s original decision on a post when the company later changes its mind, after the Board selects the case for review.
Expedited
Rapid review of Meta’s decision on a post in exceptional situations with urgent real-world consequences.
Summary
Overturned
2025-013-IG-UA
Reclaimed Term in Drag Performance
A user appealed Meta’s decision to remove an Instagram post featuring a drag performance and a caption that included a word, designated by Meta as a slur, being used in a reclaimed, positive, self-referential context.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2024-053-FB-MR, 2024-054-IG-MR, 2024-055-IG-UA, 2024-056-IG-UA
Candidate for Mayor Assassinated in Mexico
In four cases of videos showing the assassination of Mexican mayoral candidate José Alfredo Cabrera Barrientos, the Board notes how Meta treated posts differently when three of them should have benefited from the same outcome – to remain up under the newsworthiness allowance.
Standard
Multiple Case Decision
2024-038-FB-UA, 2024-039-FB-UA, 2024-040-FB-UA
Footage of Moscow Terrorist Attack
The Board has overturned Meta’s decisions to remove three Facebook posts showing footage of the March 2024 terrorist attack in Moscow, requiring the content to be restored with “Mark as Disturbing” warning screens.
POLICY ADVISORY OPINIONS
Meta can also ask the Board for guidance on specific issues through policy advisory opinions. These are integrated into the company’s policy development process.
